Derby Public Library takes 'Turnback Tuesday' summer break

DPL's Turnback Tuesday will be on summer break, with the posts resuming in September. 

Thank you to all who have enjoyed our bits of history, and we look forward to your comments and support in the fall.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Enjoy MEATO night fun July 11, support Ansonia Senior Center

 

Purchase bouquet, support Greater Valley Salvation Army in Ansonia

Show your support - stop by Stop & Shop in Seymour and purchase a $10.99 specially marked bouquet  we [at The Salvation Army in Ansonia] will receive a $1 donation for every bouquet sold.

This is shared from the Salvation Army's Facebook page.

The Children's Room at the Ansonia Library offers Take & Make kits

TAKE & MAKES

Playdough

Monster Kits

available after July 4th

(while supplies last)

This is shared from the Children's Room newsletter.

The Salvation Army's community garden in Ansonia open to all

Come by every week for a fun session in the garden.

This week we will be there TODAY July 3rd from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

For those interested in volunteering or participating as food recipients please contact Caty at valleycommgardens@gmail.com.

This is shared from The Salvation Army - Ansonia Facebook page.

Griffin Health offers 2 high blood sugar management sessions

The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer two sessions of its innovative high blood sugar management program in July.

Healthy for Life with Elevated Blood Sugar is a free, six-week program designed for individuals diagnosed with either pre-diabetes or diabetes to help them control their elevated blood sugar.

There will be a session held on Tuesdays from July 9-Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Griffin Center for Healthy Living Conference Room, 2nd floor, Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road, Oxford, and another session on Thursdays from July 25-Aug. 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., Derby.

Participants will be empowered to manage their elevated blood sugar though education on healthy eating, weight management, physical activity, medication and glucose management technology, health related risks, coping skills, and healthy lifestyle goal setting. 

Based on the National Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes and The American Heart Association Healthy for Life, this program engages participants in learning and discussing clinical and lifestyle self-management behaviors to support optimizing their health, blood sugars, quality of life and psychosocial factors.

Register at griffinhealth.org/healthy-for-life or contact The Griffin Center for Healthy Living Coordinator at 203-732-1369 to sign up or for more information.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Recuperation journey 2.0: From the photo archives

 Sunset on this date in 2015.

Learn about sailors' skills in program at Seymour Public Library

SEYMOUR - Learn about the importance of rope manufacturing in New England seaport towns and make rope right in the library at 11 a.m. July 23! 

We will practice rope skills and learn how to tie a variety of common knots used on land and at sea.

Best for children and young adults in grades 4-12. For more information, call 203-888-3903.

The Library is at 46 Church St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Seymour Public Library posts holiday closings

The library will reopen on Tuesday, July 9.

We are also closed on Saturdays until September.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Huntington Branch Library to host summer club for young readers

No Spoilers! Summer Book-Talks Club: Early Chapter Books

Day/Time: July 8, 4-4:45 p.m.

Location: Huntington Branch Library, 41 Church St., Shelton

Hey readers in grades 1-4! Do you have a chapter book or beginning/early chapter book that you like or are currently reading?

Let’s meet up at Huntington Branch and talk about the ones we are reading. It’s ok if you haven’t finished your book yet. It’s just fun to talk about our books together and find out what we like about them!

Miss Mary’s going to bring some that she’s currently reading, and maybe we can find new ones to like.

Register online: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2661&EventID=531591&PK=

or call 203-926-0111.

Shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Seymour Recreation slates art classes at community center

Register here: https://seymourct.myrec.com/.../program_details.aspx...

 

Ansonia Police seek 3 armed men in robbery at smoke shop

ANSONIA - Police said in a written release Monday evening three armed men robbed Moe’s Smoke Shop, 213 Pershing Drive, at about 7 p.m. Saturday. 

The store clerk reported a male came to the door of the shop and as he opened the door two other males came in behind the first male. Each was armed with a handgun and they proceeded to rob the store, police said. 

The suspects stole several hundred dollars in cash and about $1,000 in merchandise. The suspects were all described as young black males. 

Suspect #1 was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, white sweatpants, black and white sneakers wearing white and black gloves and armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. 

Suspect #2 was wearing a black Nike hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, white and grey sneakers, purple gloves and armed with a silver revolver. 

Suspect #3 was wearing black and red jacket, grey jeans, and grey sneakers.

A possible suspect vehicle was described as a blue Honda sedan which was parked near the intersection of Pershing Drive and Bridge Street.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Enjoy Afternoon Tea-V Tuesday at Derby Neck Library

 DERBY - Secret identities, life-changing choices, and devastating revelations...it's all happening on Bridgerton during Afternoon Tea-V! 

Join Pat at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Derby Neck Library's Community Room for soothing beverages and heart-pounding drama. 

This program is suitable for adults only. 

The Library is at 307 Hawthorne Ave.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Friends of Shelton Libraries close donation bin for week

SHELTON - To allow our volunteers time with their families for the July 4th holiday, the FOTSL donation bin will be closed starting today, July 1 and will reopen Monday, July 8.

Community to celebrate Fourth of July on Derby Green

 

Celebrate Independence Day Thursday at rocket launch in Ansonia's Nelligan Park

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti, former Alderman Pat Henri and Holy Rosary's Scout Troop 7 are preparing for Ansonia's annual Rocket Launch Thursday, July 4 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Nelligan Park.

Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the view of about 50 rockets and four launch pads as we celebrate Independence Day!